Litchfield Announces Fest Lineup

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The 13th annual Litchfield Jazz Festival has set its lineup. Tickets are on sale online for the Aug. 1–3 concerts. The fest will be held at the Goshen Fairgrounds in northwest Connecticut.

Some of the artists scheduled to play include Paquito D’Rivera with Zaccai Curtis Trio, Dave Brubeck Quartet, John Pizzarelli, Bebe Neuwirth with pianist Scott Cady, Cyrus Chestnut Trio, Winard Harper Sextet, Kenny Werner Trio and Wayne Shorter Tribute Big Band led by David Weiss.

More info: litchfieldjazzfest.com



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